Vodacom Tanzania has promised a high-speed internet across the country after signing broadband investment worth $10.8 million (about Sh25 billion).
The investment include $4.59 million deal signed yesterday between Vodacom and the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) to allow the former to use the government owned fibre optics cable infrastructure to enhance connectivity in rural Tanzania.
An initial investment of $6.2 million was signed in October 2021 to further spread high-speed internet facilities upcountry to reach more underserved areas. “With expanded internet access to remote areas of the country, more people will be able to access digital facilities. These facilities includes health services, education delivery, and agricultural information. Also for furthering the growth of financial inclusion nationally,” Vodacom said in a statement.
“Vodacom Tanzania aims to transform the country into a knowledge-based society via the application of ICT, by bridging the digital divide. Also strengthening competitive abilities of domestic data and voice operators. Mr Ulanga expressed his commitment to prioritizing the quality of service to all stakeholders.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology Dr Jim Yonaz, who witnessed the signing ceremony said; “The government’s ICT vision is to get 80 percent of the population to have access to digital connectivity by 2025….we want to ensure that all Tanzanians get the opportunity to enjoy the benefits that come with digital connectivity.
